Synonyms for choked
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having been unable to breathe due to airway obstruction (choking) or strangulation, but usually to the point of pain and discomfort without death.
Example sentences
- blocked The road has been blocked since at least Thursday.
- clogged The piping is clogged up because of the limestone.
- obstructed The demonstrators obstructed passengers at the station.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| choked | rising | |
| blocked | rising | |
| clogged | rising | |
| obstructed | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- blocked1, clogged1
- 10 letters
- obstructed3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (obstructed3 = 3 syllables).